We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.
As an HR/Facility Admin Assistant (Bilingual), you will be responsible for assisting with human resources duties and plant operations. Some crucial responsibilities include organizing company events, arranging employee training, time & attendance, and facility purchases. You will also be the friendly first point of contact for visitors to our facility.
The schedule for this position is 6:00 am - 3:00 pm five days per week onsite in Chicago (Pershing Road), IL.
This position is a full-time, on-site position with guaranteed work through May 2027. In May of 2027, the assignment may end depending on business needs when we transition to our new facility in Winfield, IL.
How you'll spend your time
Front desk and receptionist duties, such as answering phones and greeting guests
Facilitating cross-channel feedback from employees to management
Working with team leaders, managers, and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals
Plan, organize and execute company events (e.g. summer BBQ, monthly all-hands meeting, unboxing events, holiday celebrations, etc.)
Assist with Production reports including the Meals Per Hour (MPH) tracker and other daily labor reports
Assist with coordinating employee schedules for weekly production planning
Manage hourly employee time cards (updating/editing as necessary), and tracking attendance (call outs, NCNS, tardy, etc)Manage timesheets for Temporary associates, and tracking attendance.
Track labor hours for MPH reportsTrack and manage inventory of office supplies for production and assist with sanitation orders
Assist in handling expense reporting and invoices
Assist with facilitating interviews and new hire orientation for production employees
Establish and maintain relationships with Vendors and Contractors, ensuring compliance with GMPs, and safety/security requirements
Manage secure access to the facility, issue key fobs/proximity badges to employees
Assist with facilitating GMP and Safety Trainings and tracking completion
Assist with HR projects, including compliance, training, and communication
Administrative and office tasks as needed Other duties as assigned
About you
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Detail oriented with exceptional self-awareness and accountability
Sharp problem-solving skills paired with a proactive mindset
Very strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Must be able to work into the beginning or end of 3rd shift schedule to meet with production team, at least once a month
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Handle all company information with the utmost confidentiality, including employee records, employee/management conversations, and company documents
Comfortable and confident with translating conversations and company announcements
Fluency with modern technology such as a computer, Microsoft Office products, Slack, Google docs, printer setup, and troubleshooting as needed
1+ years of administrative and/or HR experience
Intermediate level competency with Google Sheet or Microsoft Excel.
